Rodrigo Santos Andrade
Rodrigo Santos Andrade
NZ’s next new MPs face a brutal learning curve. Does it have to be that way? Ads
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NZ’s next new MPs face a brutal learning curve. Does it have to be that way?

First-term MPs must learn a complex job under intense scrutiny. Our research suggests giving them more room to find their feet could benefit us all.

Rodrigo Santos Andrade
Rodrigo Santos Andrade
The invisible performance of ‘masking’ ADHD symptoms is exhausting Ads
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The invisible performance of ‘masking’ ADHD symptoms is exhausting

ADHD isn’t just about experiencing fidgeting, distractibility, forgetfulness or restlessness; it’s also about the hidden work adults do to hide those symptoms in their everyday lives.

Rodrigo Santos Andrade
Rodrigo Santos Andrade
Employment leave for pregnancy loss is a step forward — but support must reflect the diversity of pregnancy endings Ads
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Employment leave for pregnancy loss is a step forward — but support must reflect the diversity of pregnancy endings

As of April 2027, the entitlement will be extended to ‘all types of pregnancy loss’ that occur before 24 weeks.

Rodrigo Santos Andrade
Rodrigo Santos Andrade
Greater job security can make inventors less creative Ads
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Greater job security can make inventors less creative

When worker protection laws were passed across the US, in-house R&D staff began to take fewer risks.